The Double Helix in Beauty Products
Ever since Watson, Crick, and Franklin unlocked the secret of our DNA, the double helix has popped into our imaginations. “Oh, so that’s what we’re made of!” The elegant spirals wind their way through our cells, and now they’ve stretched into a different area: Our beauty products. To start, Avon
Dashing Diva Manhattan Collection Nail polish
From the much loved Dashing Diva salons come their to die for nail colors inspired by the ever fabulous New York City. The Manhattan collection features colors with names inspired by things quintessentially New York — like Water Taxi (a shimmery summer blue), Ballet Flats (think cute tutus and baby pink) and
Thermafuse loves the Heat…and Hair.
Here’s a truly inconvenient truth for you: Blowdrying and heat-styling make hair look fabulous, but they exact a heavy toll from healthy tresses. Thermafuse has busted onto the scene with a full line of products that include their patented HeatSmart complex. This combination of silicone and wheat protein
China Glaze Summer 2009 Nailpolish Collection
China Glaze “Breakin” (Kicks Collection) Oh How Street It Is (Kicks Collection) Sky High Top (Kicks Collection) Raspberry Festival (Summer Days Collection) Strawberry Fields (Summer Days Collection) Watermelon Rind (Summer Days Collection) Just in time for summer (and a fabulous 80s hip hop fashion revival) comes a fresh array of
Clinique Even Better Foundation
It’s hard not to think of my battle with acne as a pro wrestling match. My decade long battle involves screaming, scarring, and all manner of mayhem. (Perhaps Darren Aronofsky will tackle the epic struggle against acne for his next film.) Several contenders have tried, and failed, against the undefeated
Boots Original Formula Beauty- Bring on the Vintage
Rose Vanishing Day Cream: This product is absolutely amazing. Infused with rose oil and olive oil, this soothing cream leaves your skin feeling baby soft. The light fragrance and cooling sensation are a great start to any day. I have switched out my normal face moisturizer for Boots and have
Elizabeth Arden High Shine Lipgloss
Brilliant shine? Check. Glossier than nail lacquer? Check. Long lasting? Check and Check. I’m digging Elizabeth Arden’s new High Shine Lipgloss (shown below in the color Pink Pout). It is emollient and pretty bright — like a popsicle — and the surprising thing is that it worked for my skin
Chanel New Hydramax + Active Moisture Gel Cream
Every face needs a drink. Some drinks are cool and truly hydrating, and some drinks…well, they just leave you too darn thirsty to indulge even in a nightcap. Chanel’s new Hydramax + Active Moisture Gel Cream fortunately belongs to the former camp. It’s a super silky formula that slides onto
Dove go fresh Partners with Gossip Girl!
Spotted: Beauty mavens and fashionistas gathered at the Gramercy Park Hotel’s rooftop garden for a sneak peek at a new video series co-produced by Dove go fresh and Gossip Girl. GOSSIP GIRL: Real NYC Stories Revealed takes us behind the scenes of four real life Upper East siders as they
